Needham Golf Club Massachusetts
Needham Golf Club is a par-70 public course in Massachusetts, playing 6,115 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.2 and slope of 128.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,115 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.2 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Massachusetts, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.2740, -71.2169 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,115 | 5,592 | 70 | 70.2 | 128 |
| Blue/White #1 Par 72 | 6,070 | 5,550 | 72 | 69.8 | 129 |
| White | 5,848 | 5,347 | 72 | 68.5 | 124 |
| Red | 5,433 | 4,968 | 72 | 66.6 | 115 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.2/128 | 501 | 201 | 297 | 378 | 347 | 398 | 166 | 206 | 525 | 3019 | 401 | 217 | 297 | 381 | 357 | 410 | 190 | 296 | 547 | 3096 | 6115 |
| Blue/White #1 Par 72 69.8/129 | 501 | 201 | 297 | 378 | 347 | 398 | 166 | 296 | 525 | 3109 | 481 | 184 | 287 | 374 | 324 | 379 | 137 | 281 | 514 | 2961 | 6070 |
| White 68.5/124 | 481 | 184 | 287 | 374 | 324 | 379 | 137 | 281 | 514 | 2961 | 468 | 177 | 279 | 369 | 308 | 371 | 132 | 281 | 502 | 2887 | 5848 |
| Red 66.6/115 | 468 | 177 | 279 | 369 | 308 | 371 | 132 | 281 | 502 | 2887 | 400 | 166 | 274 | 315 | 301 | 367 | 117 | 206 | 400 | 2546 | 5433 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,115 yards, 70.2/128)
Course rating 0.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,848 yards, 68.5/124)
267 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,433 yards, 66.6/115)
682 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 547 yards. 22 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 166 yards. 132 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Needham Golf Club?
Needham Golf Club has a course rating of 70.2 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 66.6 with a slope of 115.
How long is Needham Golf Club?
From the back tees, Needham Golf Club plays 6,115 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Needham Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 398-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Needham Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,115 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,433 yards).
Is Needham Golf Club public or private?
Needham Golf Club is a public golf course in Massachusetts. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Needham Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Highland Brae Burn Country Club, George Wright Golf Course, Primrose The Country Club, Leo Jerome Martin Memorial Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Needham Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Needham Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Needham Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Needham Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Needham Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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